Locations
Finding, indicating and storing a location
In the window where you enter your sightings, a map appears on which you can indicate where you saw the species. It may take some time for this map to appear, depending on your connection to the Internet. How do I locate the right spot?You can do this in several ways: 1. Click on the spot where you saw the species. By clicking repeatedly, you can zoom in. When you reach a minimum resolution a click on the map will mark the spot. You can also zoom in by using the sliding scale or by using the wheel on the mouse. 2. Enter the place name, or full address (street, house number, town) in the field 'Search for' and click on 'Search'. 3. Click on 4. Click on 5. Manual entry of coordinates. Click on |
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How do I indicate the location of my sighting?
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Favourite locations
![]() First, choose a category. You can choose between 'favourite locations' and 'map sections'. Favourite locations are map sections which already contain a point, line, polygon or gird cell. Thus, when you call up this location, the details are already filled in. However, 'map section' will just show a certain section of the map. You still need to indicate the exact location of the sighting as a point, line or polygon. Add a location: Click ![]() Fill in the name of the new location or map section and save it by clicking on Choosing a location: Select a location or map section from your list and it will appear immediately on the map Removing a location: Select the location you want to delete from the list. Click on |